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Story 20

📘 Lesson Title: “A Productive Morning”

Level: Intermediate

VOCABULARY WORDS

  1. Routine – (roo-TEEN) /ruːˈtiːn/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: A regular way of doing things
    Synonyms: schedule, habit, practice
    Sample Sentence: Her morning routine includes exercise and coffee.

  2. Alarm – (uh-LARM) /əˈlɑːm/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: A sound or signal used to wake someone up
    Synonyms: alert, signal
    Sample Sentence: I set my alarm for 6:30 AM every day.

  3. Stretch – (strech) /stretʃ/
    Type: Verb
    Meaning: To extend your muscles to feel more relaxed
    Synonyms: loosen up, extend, flex
    Sample Sentence: He stretched his arms before exercising.

  4. Breakfast – (BREK-fuhst) /ˈbrek.fəst/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: The first meal of the day
    Synonyms: morning meal
    Sample Sentence: She never skips breakfast.

  5. Commute – (kuh-MYOOT) /kəˈmjuːt/
    Type: Verb
    Meaning: To travel regularly between home and work or school
    Synonyms: travel, go, ride
    Sample Sentence: I commute to the office by train.


STORY: A Productive Morning

Leo wakes up at 5:30 AM every day when his alarm goes off. He gets out of bed and starts his routine by doing light stretching.

After that, he takes a shower and prepares a healthy breakfast—usually eggs, toast, and fruits. Eating early helps him feel energetic all day.

By 7:00 AM, Leo is ready for his commute. He rides his bicycle to work and listens to podcasts on the way. Leo believes that having a good morning routine helps him stay focused and happy.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What time does Leo wake up?

  2. What is the first thing he does after waking up?

  3. What does he usually have for breakfast?

  4. How does Leo commute to work?

  5. What does he listen to during his commute?

  6. Why does Leo like having a morning routine?

  7. What are the benefits he feels from his routine?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What time do you usually wake up?

  2. Do you have a morning routine? What is it?

  3. How do you feel when you skip breakfast?

  4. What kind of breakfast do you like?

  5. Do you commute? How do you usually go to work or school?

  6. Do you prefer quiet mornings or busy ones? Why?

  7. What helps you feel energized in the morning?

  8. Do you think morning routines are important?

  9. What’s one thing you want to add to your morning routine?

  10. Do you stretch or exercise in the morning?

  11. What do you listen to or watch while getting ready?

  12. What time do you usually go to bed?

  13. Have you ever tried waking up very early? How was it?

  14. Do you use an alarm clock or your phone?

  15. What advice would you give to someone who wants to improve their mornings?

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